Barbara Agrillo

Barbara Rose Agrillo née Schimmenti, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara was one of ten children in the close-knit Italian Schimmenti family. Some of her fondest memories were of running down to Coney Island with her brothers and sisters and growing up in a home where family was at the heart of everything. There was always someone dropping by, laughter echoing through the house, and every Sunday at least 30 family members gathered around the table to share food, stories, and each other’s company. Those Sunday dinners weren’t just meals—they were a way of life. It was there that Barbara learned the values that defined her: unconditional love, loyalty, and the belief that family always comes first. She carried those traditions with her throughout her life and passed them on to her own family, creating the same warmth, love, and togetherness that became her greatest legacy.

Barbara was predeceased by her beloved brothers, Anthony, Jr., Ralph, Billy, John, and Michael; her cherished sisters, Theresa, Rose, and Marion; and her beloved daughter-in-law, Ann. Though they are gone, the memories and love they shared remained in Barbara’s heart throughout her life.

As a young woman, Barbara worked alongside her family in her father’s garment factory. She loved roller skating and often laughed while telling stories about the neighborhood boys who weren’t sure whether to ask her out because of her six protective brothers that always seemed to be nearby. Eventually, she met the love of her life, Steve Agrillo, another proud Brooklyn native. Together they built a beautiful life, sharing 62 wonderful years of marriage. Side by side, they continued the tradition they both grew up with—that family always came first and always would.

Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Steve Agrillo; her loving sons, Michael and Richard; her beloved daughter-in-law, Carmela, wife of Richard; her cherished grandchildren, Brittany, Nicole, Michael, Ava, and Christopher; her precious great-granddaughter, Charlotte, the newest joy in her life; and many loving nieces and nephews, each of whom she loved dearly and was immensely proud of.

To Barbara, nothing mattered more than her family. She found her greatest joy in caring for the people she loved and never hesitated to put the needs of her children and grandchildren before her own. Whether it was offering advice, lending a helping hand, preparing a favorite meal, or simply being there whenever someone needed her, she gave of herself freely and never expected anything in return.

She also had a remarkable gift for making every holiday magical. Her home came alive with beautiful decorations, delicious food, family traditions, and endless love. Every gathering was filled with warmth, laughter, and the feeling that everyone belonged. Those celebrations created memories that her family will treasure forever.

Barbara’s greatest accomplishment was not measured by titles or possessions, but by the family she nurtured, the traditions she preserved, and the love she poured into every generation. She showed all who knew her that life’s greatest blessings are found around the family table, in the laughter of children, and in the simple act of always being there for the people you love.

Although our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort knowing that her love will continue to live on—in every Sunday family dinner, every holiday celebration, every shared meal, every story told around the table, and every act of kindness inspired by her example.

To know Barbara was to know the true meaning of family. She taught us that love isn’t measured by words, but by showing up, giving without expecting anything in return, and making every person who walked through her door feel like they were home.

Her legacy is not measured by the years she lived, but by the love she gave so freely. That love will continue to guide and inspire her family for generations to come.

Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever in our hearts.

Visitation- Tuesday July 7, 2026 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at our West Sayville Funeral Home, 245 Main St.

Chapel service- Wednesday July 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at our West Sayville Funeral Home, 245 Main St.

Interment- St. Charles Cemetery